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Hip Hop Meets STEM: Dr. Raphael Travis Recaps 2024 STEM-BEATS CAMP at Texas State University
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In this episode of "Hip Hop Can Save America," Manny Faces talked with Dr. Raphael Travis from the Texas State University School of Social work about the transformative potential of Hip Hop in STEM education and youth development. Dr. Travis shared details about the federally funded STEM-BEATS summer camp program he facilitated, explaining how Hip Hop culture encourages students to explore and innovate in fields like science and technology.
The program introduced activities such as using AI and haptic vests for music, podcasting, and creating beats, aiming to make STEM education more engaging and accessible.
The conversation addressed the broader applications of Hip Hop in education, therapy, and conflict resolution. Travis mentioned, "Hip Hop culture is an enormous, rich archive that can help individuals and communities heal, thrive, and innovate."
Both Manny Faces and Raphael Travis emphasized the importance of Hip Hop in fostering life skills and bridging generational gaps, while also discussing Travis's upcoming book on youth violence prevention. This episode offered a deep dive into the potential of Hip Hop to inspire and educate the younger generation.
If you value this work, please support at www.patreon.com/mannyfaces
SHOW LINKS
https://www.rutgersuniversitypress.org/the-future-of-youth-violence-prevention/9781978833777/
https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/healing-power-of-hip-hop-9781440831300/
95 episodes
Manage episode 431683133 series 2330579
In this episode of "Hip Hop Can Save America," Manny Faces talked with Dr. Raphael Travis from the Texas State University School of Social work about the transformative potential of Hip Hop in STEM education and youth development. Dr. Travis shared details about the federally funded STEM-BEATS summer camp program he facilitated, explaining how Hip Hop culture encourages students to explore and innovate in fields like science and technology.
The program introduced activities such as using AI and haptic vests for music, podcasting, and creating beats, aiming to make STEM education more engaging and accessible.
The conversation addressed the broader applications of Hip Hop in education, therapy, and conflict resolution. Travis mentioned, "Hip Hop culture is an enormous, rich archive that can help individuals and communities heal, thrive, and innovate."
Both Manny Faces and Raphael Travis emphasized the importance of Hip Hop in fostering life skills and bridging generational gaps, while also discussing Travis's upcoming book on youth violence prevention. This episode offered a deep dive into the potential of Hip Hop to inspire and educate the younger generation.
If you value this work, please support at www.patreon.com/mannyfaces
SHOW LINKS
https://www.rutgersuniversitypress.org/the-future-of-youth-violence-prevention/9781978833777/
https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/healing-power-of-hip-hop-9781440831300/
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